5151Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
any buttonhole
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Buttonhole sole No. 3 (activa 220)
Buttonhole foot No. 3 (optional accessory
activa 230/240)
Preparation
•
select the desired buttonhole
•
screen shows:
buttonhole number
presser foot No. 3
the buttonhole symbol (the first step blinks on the
screen)
•
insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin
case
Always test sew buttonholes
•
test on the fabric and stabilizer you intend to use
•
sew buttonholes in the same grain direction
(with or against)
Note: Corrections see p. 44
Manual buttonhole (all types)
Manual buttonholes are particularly suitable for single buttonholes or for repairing
existing buttonholes.
Individual steps can be eliminated or repeated. The number of steps
corresponds to the buttonhole type. Manual buttonholes cannot be saved.